The Villa: A Captivating Thriller about Sisterhood and Betrayal, with a Jaw-Dropping Twist by Rachel Hawkins

The Villa: A Captivating Thriller about Sisterhood and Betrayal, with a Jaw-Dropping Twist

Rachel Hawkins

279 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Fans of dark, suspenseful mysteries with a strong focus on female friendships and the unearthing of secrets will devour The Villa, a gripping thriller that weaves together the threads of murder, mystery, and betrayal in a gothic Italian setting.

Description

As kids, Emily and Chess were inseparable, but their bond has been strained by the demands of their adult lives. So when Chess suggests a girls trip to Italy, Emily jumps at the chance to reconnect with her best friend.Villa Aestas in Orvieto is b...

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Community Reviews

3.59
based on 16,736 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 90%

dark: 69%

tense: 48%

emotional: 28%

adventurous: 15%

reflective: 15%

sad: 14%

challenging: 7%

funny: 2%

hopeful: 1%

inspiring: 1%

lighthearted: 1%


Pace

31% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

22% of readers chose Plot
54% of readers chose A mix
22% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

38% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
81% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

75% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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